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Date Issued
Submitting OIG
Department of State OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
Department of State
Components
Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs
Report Number
ISP-I-25-10
Report Type
Inspection / Evaluation
Location

Algiers
Algeria

Number of Recommendations
30
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0
Report updated under NDAA 5274
No

Open Recommendations

This report has 30 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number Significant Recommendation Recommended Questioned Costs Recommended Funds for Better Use Additional Details
1 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should maintain and destroy immigrant visa files in accordance with Department standards.

2 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should establish a consular communication structure in line with Department guidance.

3 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should bring its safety, health, and environmental management program into compliance with Department standards.

4 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should bring its mitigation program for non-high-rise buildings into compliance with Department standards.

5 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should bring its fire protection program into compliance with Department standards.

6 No $0 $0

The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations should determine the level of priority and funding required to bring Embassy Algiers' facilities into compliance with federal law regarding accessibility.

7 No $0 $595,918

Embassy Algiers should review and de-obligate all invalid unliquidated obligations without activity for an extended period, in accordance with Department standards, so funds up to $595,918 can be put to better use.

8 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should implement controls to ensure that all occasional money holders complete transactions in accordance with Department standards.

9 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should enforce driver duty limits for all embassy drivers in accordance with Department standards.

10 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should bring its property management program into compliance with Department standards.

11 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers, in coordination with the Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations, should replace the warehouse lock and strengthen internal controls to limit access to the warehouse to authorized personnel only.

12 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should record and review all embassy motor vehicle use information in the Fleet Management Information System, as required by Department standards.

13 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should dispose of excess motor vehicles in accordance with Department standards.

14 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers, in coordination with the Bureau of Administration, should bring its contract files into compliance with Department and federal requirements.

15 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should bring its contracting officer's representative program into compliance with Department standards.

16 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should review and close out procurement files in accordance with Department standards.

17 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should update its motor vehicle and safety policy and incorporate information on progressive driver discipline, in accordance with Department standards and guidance.

18 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should update its housing handbook in accordance with Department standards.

19 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should implement internal controls to ensure that it complies with Department standards and guidance for time and attendance.

20 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should remove the reduction in force information from the Local Compensation Plan.

21 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should submit the hotel and restaurant report for areas in Algeria outside of Algiers in accordance with Department standards.

22 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should require all Information Systems Security Officers to perform their duties in accordance with Department standards.

23 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should develop and implement a knowledge management process for capturing, sharing, transferring, and retaining information for managing computer and telephone operations.

24 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should cease supporting residential internet and television services, in accordance with Department standards.

25 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should manage its mobile devices in accordance with Department standards.

26 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should establish a local configuration management protocol in accordance with Department standards.

27 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should manage its non-enterprise networks in accordance with Department standards.

28 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should implement a lifecycle management plan for the applications it develops, in accordance with Department standards.

29 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should bring its telephone system into compliance with Department standards.

30 No $0 $0

Embassy Algiers should implement a records management program that complies with Department standards.

Department of State OIG

United States